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The Declaration of American Independence was drafted by ______.

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George Washington
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George Masons
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Thomas Jefferson
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John Locke
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The correct option is C Thomas Jefferson
The 'Committee of Five' appointed to draft a declaration consisted of: Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, Roger Sherman of Connecticut, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Robert R. Livingston of New York, and John Adams of Massachusetts. The declaration of Independence was signed on 4th July 1776.

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